The Need for Narrow Roads and Better Highways
An argument for reducing county road widths to twenty five feet to save land and cost, citing France and the United States. It claims land savings of up to five acres per mile, potential 20–25 percent cost cuts, weed elimination from narrower rights of way, and broader economic benefits from better roads. It also notes the Argentine Touring Club prize for roadside tree planting and criticizes obstructionist road officials.
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France
Philippine Highway Prizes Awarded to Provinces
Three prizes totaling 15000 dollars were awarded in the Philippines last year to provinces for excellence in maintaining and constructing highways. The top award of seven thousand five hundred dollars went to a province, with five thousand and two thousand five hundred dollars given to others for highway work.
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Philippines
Highway Hints For Better Roads In Spring Work
A spring repair emphasis urges starting road work after frost leaves the ground. Dry earth roads don’t freeze. the water in the soil causes heave. Critics warn against patchwork design meant to spend funds and political pull. Roads should match traffic needs and local conditions.
How Concrete Roads Are Made
A detailed account of constructing concrete roads describes site preparation, subgrade shaping, and rolling with a ten ton roller. It covers form rails, edging, curing, expansion joints, and layering gravel shoulders with heavy machinery, plus the road dimensions and drip-proof edge plates. The piece ends with a humorous note on a pun about Sir Charles Napier.
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State Highway Department
Women’s Wear Store Bargain Listing and Prices
A condensed catalog shows women’s wear with price points including 37.50 35.00 22.50 20.00 15.00 and 13.50 for items described as long and related accessories. The fragment mentions Macks and a note directed to ladies.
Faneuil Hall and its Market History
Faneuil Hall, known as the Cradle of Liberty, was erected in 1742 by Peter Faneuil and given to the town. The main hall holds portraits of prominent figures while the lower floor functions as the New Faneuil Hall market, adjacent to the large stone Faneuil Hall Market extending through the block. Sanders MacHoot, a thrifty Scot from Peebles, is described in a brief anecdote at a bar where he refuses another drink, offering to pay for it.
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Faneuil Hall
Peter Faneuil
Sanders
Sanders MacHoot
Peebles
Saunders
Mac- Hoot
Booming Better Roads Public Debate Urges Maintenance
Citizens are urged to form good roads clubs nationwide to discuss road construction and maintenance. A persistent patrol system, convict labor policy, and public discussions are deemed essential to advance roads beyond European standards and endure weather challenges.
Good Roads Plan Endorsed by Spokane County Association
A Spokane county Good Roads Association proposal, with help from the State Good Roads group and local authorities, envisions a modern highway with shade trees from Spokane to Coeur d Alene. The plan aims to benefit urban and rural residents, educate the region, and spark a wider highway movement. The idea emphasizes that each mile of good road spurs further construction and improves farm access and travel.
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Good Roads Association
Spokane County
Wash
State Good Roads Association
Tr H Hill Public Accountant ads
Public accountant Tr H Hill offers auditing and bookkeeping services with office systems installed at 513 East Wishkah and a telephone contact.
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Tr. H. Hill Public Accountant
East Wishkah
Christian Science Church Services and Reading Room
The Christian Science Church on First Street near Broadway holds services at 11 a.m. on Sundays and 8 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Reading Room at 321 Finch Building is open daily and Sundays from 1 30 to 5 p.m.
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First Street
Broadway
Reading Room
Finch Building
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United States
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Rhodes Brothers
Tacoma, Washington
Oastler
Acta
Shursday
Shir
Teen
Indus
Charles Napier
New York Sun
Women’s Wear
Serge
Eaves Wean Ac
Klapper
East Heron St
Aberdeen, Washington
Albert Phillips
Erdman Arbitration Board
American Press Association
Pronty
Vermont
Mr. Richpop
Christian Science Church
I.W. Harper
Kentucky
Fred Hewitt
Aberdeen
B. Heron St
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